Day 20 - Cleared to Go Home!

Since not much has changed in the past few days, I haven't posted. I didn't think that my daily menus would be thrilling reading material.

I went for my three week check up today. Big Doc came in to check on me and said that everything looks perfect. He is very pleased with how things turned out. Unfortunately, Little Doc had her baby early and I haven't been able to see her. The doctor that took over my case is one of the ones that I started with a year ago. He has been so patient with answering all of my questions. They said I am past the window for complications and infection so I am cleared to go back to Rhode Island! They gave me my record and everything. They told me that if we head back this way (for a visit or to move back), to stop on in so they can check things out. (Bonus if we come back at the 3 month or 6 month mark!)

I've been more adventurous with my food choices in the past couple of days. Doing this makes my jaw tired. The doctor likened it to pulling a hamstring and then going to try and run a marathon. I am not chewing, but I am eating solid food. He said that I can open my mouth a little. He also said that I do anything but chew, so I do. I've had turkey this week and cupcakes....oh delicious cupcakes. The only thing that I have to watch out for are foods that scratch. I am trying to "eat" one meal a day. Any more than that my jaw gets really achy in the evenings. I've tried using the straw, but it's pretty uncomfortable and impossible at this point.

On the bright side, I can smile a little bit. The most exciting thing - I have feeling back on most of the right side of my face. My big boys are excited because I can feel it when they kiss me on the cheek! There is a little strip on my chin that is still tingly. The right side is still pretty tingly except for my top lip. It's getting there...it won't be long until I back to normal!

Now the wait begins for the braces to come off....